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Energy Expert Witnesses

Energy experts are retained to lend their expertise to cases that span all forms of energy including solar, thermal, nuclear, chemical, and electrical.  Our energy expert witnesses, speakers, and consultants are scholars and researchers from major universities and industry professionals who have worked with numerous companies and agencies such as Douglas Aircraft Company, Los Alamos National Laboratories, Florida Power & Light, the New York Mercantile Exchange, and government agencies to name a few. A few areas that these experts specialize in include:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Public policy
  • Polymer and materials science
  • Transportation
  • Agricultural economics
  • Climate change
  • Petroleum engineering
  • Environmental engineering, 
  • Energy economics
  • Oil and gas market analysis
  • Deregulation
  • Privatization
  • Public policy
  • Energy/weather risk management
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Power market fundamentals and organization
  • Electric portfolio risk analysis
  • Solar energy
  • Energy conversion
  • Energy conservation
  • Liquefied natural gas
  • State utility commissions
Our energy expert witnesses are prolific authors of books and articles and well-respected lecturers who have participated in conferences worldwide.

Here are a few of our favorite Energy Expert Witnesses:

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of water and energy with specific knowledge in the areas of water, energy and economics. I have published on such topics as water impacts on energy, system optimization and efficiency and economic evaluation. I have testified 75 times on topics such as energy efficiency, legislation and regulatory impacts.

 

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of utility regulation and management consulting with specific knowledge in the areas of cost alloaction, rate design and emergency restoration. I have testified 25 times on topics such as cost allocation, rate design and emergency restoration. The ability to help the various parties to a regulated proceeding reach a settlement to issues.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of executive management with specific knowledge in the areas of chemistry, water treatment and energy. I have published on such topics as waste water treatment, alternate energy and food processing. I have testified on intellectual property and waste water treatment. My skill is to take a company that is just ‘OK’ and turn it into a great one.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship. I have worked on missions launching satellites on Delta, Atlas, Titan, and Space Shuttle launch vehicles.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electrical power engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of power transformers, overhead and underground power lines, fossil and hydro power plants and operations and air and hydrogen cooled generators. I have testified on national environmental services center violations, arbitrations, power equipment damages, anti completion cases.

 

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I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of environmental risk assessment, with specific knowledge of human health risk, sustainability and energy. I have published on such topics as risk assessment, sustainability and energy. I have testified on radionuclide risk and chemical weapons risk.

 

I have 9 years of experience and specialize in the field of oil and gas, electricity, corporate, regulatory and mining with specific knowledge in the areas of electricity law, oil and gas and corporate. I have published on such topics as corporate governance, commerce registry and electricity.

 

I have 26 years of experience in the field of energy finance, with specific knowledge in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and power plant development. I have published on such topics as raising capital in the energy space.

 

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of batteries and fuel cells with specific knowledge in the areas of lithium ion, metal hydride and ethanol fuel cells. I have published on such topics as in-situ electrochemical spectroscopy, electrochemical nanotechnology and electrode processes.

 

I have 30 years of experience in the field of economics, with specific knowledge of intellectual property and finance. I have published on such topics as economics and finance. I have testified 50 times on topics such as patent infringement damages, corporate litigation damages and finance. I have published a book endorsed by two Nobel laureates and the chairman of the Nobel Committee for Economics.

 

I have 15 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with specific knowledge as of HVAC, oil fields and teaching. I have published on such topics as nanotechnology, chemical reactions and carbon nanotubes.

 

I have 25 years of experience in the field of environment with specific knowledge of hydrology, water resources and climate change. I have published on such topics as hydrology, satellite remote sensing, water resources and climate.

 

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of polymer materials, with specific knowledge of silicone polymers, polycrystalline silicon and membranes. I have published on such topics as supra molecular polymers, surface polymerization and membranes.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of sales, marketing, business development with specific knowledge in the areas of strategic and tactical planning, new product introduction and launch and sales channel development and implementation.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of wood science with specific knowledge in the areas of mechanical properties, tree and log weights and volumes and wood processing. I have published on such topics as properties of wood and wood products, weights and volume of trees and logs and wood as an energy resource. I have testified 6 times on topics such as mechanical properties of chairs and seating, properties of floor, wall and door material and value lost due to timber theft.

 

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering physics with specific knowledge in the areas of mechanics, biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. I have published on such topics as mechanics of materials, lipids biophysics and nanomaterials. Although I did not testify as an expert witness, I have reviewed research proposals for the federal government. I have also reviewed several research articles.

 

I have 13 years of experience in the field of geology, with specific knowledge of tectonics, energy/environment and science education. I have published on such topics as the formation of mountain belts, geochronology and minority education in the sciences.

 

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of semiconductor devices, with specific knowledge of high-k gate dielectrics, solar cells and optical spectroscopy. I have published on such topics as spectroscopic ellipsometry, nanostructures and solar cells.

 

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of reactors, catalysts and energy. I have published on such topics as reactors, solar energy, catalysis, imaging technology, catalysts and energy. I have testified on trauma injuries. In addition to an academic career, I have also started several successful companies.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of energy, fluids and thermal. I have published on such topics as energy fundamentals and applications, thermidynamic analysis and computational and experimental methods. Licenced Professional Engineer (PE) with unique synergy of philosophical, theoretical, computational and experimental approach, resulting in open mind, intense curiosity and sharp focus for identifying and analyzing natural and engineering phenomena with high motivation for problem identification, troubleshooting and solving.

 

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of adminstrative law, with specific knowledge of energy, safety and environment. I have testified on pipeline safety and energy.

 

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of finance with specific knowledge in the areas of valuation, risk management and decision making. I have published on such topics as real options analysis, portfolio management and economic policy.

 

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of sociology with specific knowledge in the areas of environmental politics, climate change impacts and risk. I have published on such topics as local environmental controversies, attitudes regarding climate change and environmental governance.

 

I have 25 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with specific knowledge of indoor air quality, indoor environment and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). I have published on such topics as airflow in buildings, contaminant transport and built environment. I have testified on CO2 poisoning.

 

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering, energy, software and hardware with specific knowledge in the areas of energy, solar, product management, product marketing, sales, business development, energy, software, wireless, semiconductors, and telecommunication.

 

I have 5 years of experience, and specialize in the field of carbon nano-science with specific knowledge in the areas of nano-tubes, nano-tube synthesis and nucleation kinetics. I have published on such topics as carbon nano-tube use, nano-tube synthesis and nucleation rate.

 

I have 20 years of experience pecialize in the field of law, with specific knowledge of copyright, trademark, patents and human rights. I have published on such topics as building and enforcing intellectual property value and human rights.

 

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of physical science, with specific knowledge of physics, energy, radiation use, and soil and environments. I have published on such topics as soil-water-energy relations and water use, radiation use (like microwaves) in soil, and physics demonstrations.

 

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electrochemical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of batteries, fuel cells and hydrogen. I have published on such topics as synthesis and characterization of electrochemically active materials, design and optimization of batteries and fuel cells and hydrogen production from solar and nuclear energy.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of thermal insulation systems with specific knowledge in the areas of spray polyurethane foams, cellulose fiber insulation and various other products. I have published on such topics as performance of thermal insulations. I have testified on field failure – moisture originated. Currently creating an industry consortium on new integrated building enclosure systems

 

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of nuclear engineering, with specific knowledge of data acquisition, data processing and energy efficiency. I have published on such topics as the hydrogen economy, hybrid vehicles and synthetic fuel.

 

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of environment and energy, with specific knowledge iof environmental investigations and cleanup, agriculture and bioenergy. I have published on such topics as acid mine drainage, assessing cleanup levels, and soil and groundwater remediation.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy with specific knowledge in the areas of chilled water systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and energy recovery. I have published on such topics as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) controls, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) operation, and solar energy systems. I have testified on heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.

 

I have 39 years of experience and specialize in the field of global climate change, with specific knowledge of scientific basis, adaptation and impacts on failing states. I have published on such topics as global warming and sustainable development, global climate modeling and the physics of the atmosphere.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of high energy physics with specific knowledge in the areas of relativistic heavy Ion collisions, particle and nuclear physics and particle detectors. I have published on such topics as nuclear physics, heavy ion collisions and particle detectors.

 

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of power conversion with specific knowledge in the areas of power electronics, electric drives and renewable energy.

 

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the fields of economics and politics, with specific knowledge of economic development, corruption and Israel. I have published on such topics as corruption, global economy, Israel and the clash of civilizations.

 

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of marketing, with specific knowledge of market research, online marketing and energy efficiency. I have published on such topics as online marketing, market share measurement and energy efficiency marketing.

 

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of piping, energy conservation and emergency planning. I have published on such topics as piping, energy conservation and emergency planning.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of energy with specific knowledge in the areas of solar energy, nuclear energy, and hydroelectric power. I have published on such topics as nuclear steam generator design, hydrolectric power project development and industry.

 

I have 16 years of experience and specialize in the field of power grids, with specific knowledge of state estimation, security and control. I have published on such topics as blackouts, fuel cells and control.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of energy, nuclear energy, research and development, strategic planning, engineering and science with specific knowledge in the areas of nuclear energy, nuclear regulations and strategic planning. I have published on such topics as nuclear safety and advanced nuclear reactors, hydraulics and hydrology and nuclear engineering. I have testified on easements and right of way. I have extensive international experience and recently supported the US NRC in estabishing and training regulatory infrastructure in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Armenia, and the continent of Africa.

 

I have 30 years of experience in the field of economics, with specific knowledge of revenue requirement, tariffs and regulation. I have testified on value-of-service pricing, purchased transportation (postal) and multiple stops (postal).

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nuclear physics with specific knowledge in the areas of basic research, detector physics and energy science. I have published on such topics as particle physics.

 

I have 5 years of experience, and specialize in the field of banking, finance, economics with specific knowledge in the areas of bankruptcy, restructuring, finance and energy. I have published on such topics as banking, finance and labor economics.

 

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of market research with specific knowledge in the areas of financial services, education, environmental and energy and printing and publishing. I have published on such topics as marketing and market research.

 

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of nanotechnology with specific knowledge in the areas of electric energy storage, superconductivity and cryogenics. I have published on such topics as carbon nanotube transistors, graphene nanodevices and nanowires.

 

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of physics with specific knowledge in the areas of composite materials, physical properties and energy. I have published on such topics as carbon composites, surface metrology and nanomaterials.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials with specific knowledge in the areas of zeolites, catalysts, sensors and nanotechnology. I have published on such topics as nanochemistry, solar energy and nanotoxicity. I have testified on zeolites and medical applications.

 

I have 26 years of experience and specialize in the field of academic teaching, with specific knowledge of social sciences and languages. I have published on such topics as oil, development and modernization in Latin America.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of batteries with specific knowledge in the areas of lithium-ion batteries, portable devices, medical devices and electric vehicles. I have published on such topics as advanced materials, thermal management of batteries and battery safety. I published a book on Lithium-ion batteries several years ago in just fourteen months. The book was well reviewed and is still the standard in the field today.

 

I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of investment banking with specific knowledge in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, valuation and fairness. I have published on such topics as valuation, selling your business and transaction dynamics. I have testified on valuation, private company discounts.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of energy and semiconductors with specific knowledge in the areas of fuel cells, batteries, solar PVs and semiconductor failure. I have published on such topics as fuel cells, solar energy, device reliability and electrolysis. Wide expertise in variety of disciplines in science and technology.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics, with specific knowledge in the areas of antitrust, damages and transportation. I have published on such topics as price discrimination, airline markets and market power. I have testified 7 times on topics such as airline markets and market power, computer reservation systems and mergers.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technical consultation and short course offerings, with specific knowledge in the areas of micro- and nanoscale engineering, clean energy, and high temp mechanical systems design. I have published on such topics as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) & microsystems design and packaging, finite element method in thermomechanics and computer-aided design. Sold-out books on finite element method in thermomechanics and 2nd edition of MEMS books publications. Keynote lectures on energy and MEMS.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the area of air conditioning. I have published on such topics as HVAC test and balance.

 

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials science and engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of carbon, composite, concrete, metal, polymer, ceramic and other materials, materials development and materials applications. I have published on such topics as carbon materials, cement-based materials and composite materials. I have testified on thermal management and carbon materials.

 

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of environmental protection and cleanup with specific knowledge in the areas of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) management, soil amendments and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process management. I have published on such topics as soil amendments for acidic mine wastes, acid tolerant cultivars for acidic soils and several NEPA documents.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of process design and development, energy systems and sustainable development. I have published on such topics as production and use of industrial gases, energy efficiency and clean energy technology.

 

I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of energy materials and devices with specific knowledge in the areas of lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells and nanomaterials. I have published on such topics as batteries, fuel cells and nanofibers. Founded a company commercilizing my battery anode materials.

 

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of energy with specific knowledge in the areas of oil and gas, debt finance and energy commodities. I have published on such topics as oil and gas project finance, crude oil commodity markets and merger and acquisitions advisory. I am an international specialist, with energy and investment banking experience on 5 continents. I have won deal in the month in our investment bank twice in 3 years, and have product experience in all major aspects of energy investment banking.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials sciences with specific knowledge in the areas of materials for energy, solar cells and fuel cells. I have published on such topics as author, co-author and editor of a journal for electrochemical systems. I have testified 50 times on topics such as an expert on materials choice for industrial applications, materials for energy applications and new materials development for energy applications.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of petroleum engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of oil production, oil field operations and safety. I have published on such topics as project economics, oil reservoir management and equipment design. I have testified 30 times on topics such as patent infringement, improper use of equipment and safety and environmental incidents. During my 25 years with one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, I designed programs that increased oil reserves by over 100 million barrels.

 

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics with specific knowledge in the areas of energy, utility regulation and natural resources. I have published on such topics as utility planning, greenhouse gas regulation and water rights and resources. I have testified 60 times on topics such as royalty valuation, utility regulation and natural resource taxation.

 

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of energy-efficient architecture, sustainable design and sustainable planning. I have published on such topics as renovation versus new building, dangers of compact fluorescent lamp; specific architectural projects of mine have been published in numerous publications.

 

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential construction with specific knowledge in the areas of green building, energy conservation and indoor air quality. I have published on such topics as green building, zero energy homes and remodeling.

 

This sample expert has advised, consulted, helped finance (and in the United States served as investment banker for) alternative energy & clean technology (AE&CT) companies and projects for more than 25 years.

 

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electric power generation with specific knowledge in the areas of central station power plant, design, construction, operation and maintenance. I have published on such topics as flow accelerated corrosion and high energy piping system design, life cycle management of power generation units and construction and start-up of major additions to power plant equipment. I have testified 8 times on topics such as generating unit performance and ability to meet stated emissions permit limits, flow accelerated corrosion and high energy piping systems and co-firing air classified refuse with coal…

 

I have 31 years of experience, and specialize in the field of commercial and residential contracting with specific knowledge in the areas of historic restoration, green affordable housing and general green building. I have published on such topics as green building for affordable housing, green technologies in historic restorations and renovations.

 

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of sustainability and finance issues with specific knowledge in the areas of new energy and environmental technologies, sustainability rating metrics and clean tech venture capital. I have published on such topics as the relationship of corporate sustainability performance to the bottom line, climate change management and emerging energy and environmental technologies. I have testified on environmental technology, climate change, governance and intellectual property and patent disputes.

 

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